Part I: Washington Square Park Late Last Week: Calm Before Construction (Taking a Last Look Before Phase II Fencing Arrives)

Fountain Plaza Looking East

Entrance to Park on North(East) side, path being eliminated

Entrance to Park on NorthEast side being eliminated

Looking NorthEast

Behind Garibaldi

Sparrows on Old Benches

Possibly the cutest squirrel

The Park's Disrepair (Why did it get this bad?)

Tucci Arrives

Picnic Table View of the Fountain (this area soon to be gone)

Photos: Cat
More Photos to Come!

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